Tasting Room Staff

We are looking for hard-working, friendly people to join our Tasting Room team for part-time seasonal work through November; and full-time availability starting in May. If you can represent the Brys organization in a professional manner, intelligently share information about our wines and services, appropriately encourage sales, and have the desire to help create unforgettable guest experiences we want to hear from you!

Previous service experience is preferred. Some wine knowledge is helpful!

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At this time, possible work positions include:

• Guest service
• Bussing/barbacking (for outdoor deck or Lawn Bar)
• Kitchen staff (we are not a full-service restaurant; food items include cheese boards)

Possible duties include (but are not limited to):

• Serve guests seated at tables on the outdoor deck or inside the Tasting Room
• Provide water service to tables and bus guest areas
• Pour wine for servers or guests on the outdoor deck, at Lawn Bar, or inside the Tasting Room, and keep glassware clean and stocked behind the bar
• Operate our POS system using an iPad and handle cash and credit card sales
• Answer guest questions about our wines, service options, sales/promotions, Secret Garden property, Wine Club, special events, and more
• Assist with the opening and closing procedures
• (Kitchen staff only) Prepare food items for cheese boards, as well as craft and deliver cheese boards to guests, clean dishware, and assist with glassware polishing
• Working weekends and some summer holidays, including Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends
• Potentially work scheduled, after-hour special events such as Wine Club mixers and special VIP or group tastings

Candidates will possess the ability to:

• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance by the dress code
• Engage in friendly, courteous guest interactions
• Communicate effectively with a diverse mix of guests and coworkers
• Operate iPads and know basic computer functions
• Stand for the entirety of their work shift
• Climb stairs, potentially repetitively
• Lift, load, and carry 50 lbs (case of wine)
• Carry out written and oral instructions from Tasting Room management and supervisors

Typical day:

• Clock in for your shift at your scheduled time
• Check in with management to touch base on goals for the day, any special events, big reservations, menu changes, etc.
• Begin to work with the team to open up the service areas, stock wine, etc.
• Serve guests in the assigned work position throughout the day
• Work with the team to clean and close the service areas, restock wine, etc.
• Check-in with management on other tasks that may need to be accomplished
• Clock out

Compensation:

• Average hourly rate (base + tips): $19-24 or more, based on experience

Interview process:

• After applications and resumes are reviewed, interviews are scheduled with Brys Estate Tasting Room Manager, Ernest.

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Come and work for the locally voted Favorite Winery in Traverse City for 4 years running (2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023)!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• 10 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person